An Inspection from NC Dept of Agriculture

[@pjuptmor]

We have the best apiary inspectors in NC. Don is such a great resource-I have learned so much from him when he attends our field days in Chatham!

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

He is such a Gem to the beekeepers of NC! So much appreciation!!!

[@barkersbees]

So relaxing to sit and watch him work through them boxes just nice and slow and easy. Love it.

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

Right! I wish I had that kind of time!

[@joetripp123]

Loved talking to Don Hopkins at the NC State Fair. He's such a nice guy, and so knowledgeable. Shirley Harris is wonderful too.

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

Absolutely!!! I love them both!

[@stephenstarner3171]

Hello again from waxhaw. It was nice to see Don doing his thing. Thank you for the informative video.

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jim_]

Hey hey Don Hopkins! Good education Ashby.

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

Thank you!

[@daverowden-RowdyBeeFarms]

Super star Cory … the real KZbin star. lol. So Cory what’s it mean when you put pollen Pattie’s in a hive and the bees remove it and don’t use it? Thanks for the video Ashby.

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

lol I’ll let her know. Removed it and didn’t use it???? Never heard of it. Something spoiled?

[@GaryManess]

Thanks for sharing. Great info.

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Drewjober]

Great explanation of the state inspection process

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Junebug-js4ol]

Enjoyed seeing how a state inspection was done. I had visions of them being intimidating. Now I see they are not. In what region of NC is your farm located? Thanks.

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

We’re right in the middle of the state. Central Piedmont

[@Junebug-js4ol]

Great. That means I’m in the same region and can better apply your knowledge and techniques for my startup hives. Thanks.

[@RobertRussell-ed1xy]

What was the jacket the bee inspector was wearing I wonder? Never seen that style

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

They don’t make them anymore.

[@calebowenby7118]

Any particular reason why you are running so many triple deeps? Making a bunch of splits for nucs this year?

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

Yes! We will make a lot of splits, and there’s quite a few colonies already looking full.

[@Steele_Wings]

Do they have an AFB detection map across the state.

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

Not to my knowledge. It’s not common at all. Almost always they burn the equipment right there on the spot. They want it irraticated immediately when it does pop up.

[@dougrush2042]

What is the Counties inspection fee? Is it per apiary?

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

None. We pay taxes and they work for the state

[@heavymechanic2]

The state is concerned with the spread of disease, any used comb is suspect, the reason a nuc is hard to find and not offered by a bee supply company.

[@queenveeshoney360]

Heck yea! I will say though your bees are definitely gentle! 😜

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

A little sweeter than those Texas ones for sure!!! Lol

[@Іванко-э5ц]

Дон - справжній бджоляр, а ви, як малі діти. Перчатки, маски одягли. Бджіл боїтеся? 😁Жартую! Ви гарна працьовита пара. Бажаю вам успіху у ваших справах і міцного здоров'я! Прохання до Корі: купіть вашому чоловіку протигаз і закиньте 3М респіратор! Збережіть його очі, шкіру і печінку з нирками. Щавелева кислота проникає не тільки через легені. Так, працювати буде важче, але здоров'я не купиш ні за які гроші! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤝🤝🤝🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🐝🐝🐝✌✌✌

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Drewjober]

Lol

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

Thanks!